Gus went for his last cartrophen injection in a course of 4 (one per week).

He is doing very well. The vet told us she would recommend he have them once a month now to keep the disc degeneration as stable as possible.

She said he can use the stairs again in a week though not to excess.
She listened to his heart again, and again said how surprised she is to see a cavalier with such a good heart and lungs, she said his heart sounds perfect,( she was the one that noticed Pippin's murmur and arranged his ECG and doppler scan last year).

She hugged Gus, smiled and told him we will get to see him grow old He is 10 and 4 months now.

I am so pleased to get good news and have something to look forward to with him.

29th March 2012, 11:02 AM

jasperpaw

That is great news about Gus and what a lovely comment from you vet.

29th March 2012, 03:22 PM

Karlin

I am going to keep this thread in the health news as it seems the best place -- it will quickly be buried if left in the general news section. :thmbsup:

To clarify this is a thread for all good news about people's cavaliers.

29th March 2012, 03:40 PM

pippa

Thanks for sorting this thread Karlin:)

29th March 2012, 03:59 PM

Nicki

Wonderful news - lovely to hear something positive!! We hope he will be with you for a long time yet. Amazing to have a clear heart at 10.

29th March 2012, 06:23 PM

Jasperxxgabby

Great news, so pleased for you and Gus :)

30th March 2012, 03:22 PM

rubles

Marvelous news.

21st April 2012, 02:25 PM

sins

Some of the longterm members may remember a rescue cavalier called Parker.He was a huge tricolour dog,42 lbs and came to my Mum via Irish cavalier rescue.
Parker the Porker celebrated his 7 th Birthday on 8 th April and had a routine visit to the vet this morning.He's a happy healthy boy,still on his perpetual diet,but miraculously heart clear and very much loved!
Sins

21st April 2012, 05:00 PM

Sydneys Mom

I don't remember Parker, but good news is always nice to hear. So yeah for Parker! Thanks for sharing Sins.